MEDIA RESOURCES & PRESS RELEASES

When an major event happens in your community or when someone is killed or injured in a fire, it is important to let others know how they can prevent a similar tragedy. The division's education program is based on the concept of the "teachable moment," the period immediately after a fire when there is heightened concern and awareness about the dangers of fire. People tend to be more receptive to messages of fire prevention and safety at that time. The intended result is to increase messages about fire prevention and safety in news stories and, in turn, increase public awareness.

Timing is critical to your success as you report on a fire in your community. The Division of Fire Safety and the U.S. Fire Administration encourage you to remind your audience that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable. The following information could make a big difference to your audience. By incorporating them in your story now, you could help save a life. Please share them with your readers because knowledge is the best fire protection.

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION

The Division of Fire Safety has assistant fire marshals and technical staff in four regional offices. The staff in the regional offices have a variety of fire prevention experience and can respond to local project questions.

Media assistance and outreach services for the Division is coordinated through the main office in Berlin. Please feel free to contact a regional office or the fire safety education coordinator for assistance or to be added to the press release mailing list.

Micheal D. Greenia, Fire Safety Education Coordinator
Department of Public Safety ~ Division of Fire Safety
1311 U.S. Route 302 – Berlin Suite 600
Barre, VT 05641-2351
Phone: 800-640-2106 or 802-479-7587
FAX: 802-479-7562
E-Mail: mgreenia@dps.state.vt.us

PRESS RELEASES 2008

• 12/8/09 - How to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season
• 10/2/09 - The State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety Urges all Vermonters to "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned"
• 2/24/09 - Heavy Snow Prompts Officials to Remind Vermonters About Winter Safety
• 12/22/08 - Fire Safety Officials Remind Vermonters about Winter Storm Safety
• 12/12/08 - Officials Remind Vermonters About Winter Storm Safety
• Firefighters Urge All Vermonters to "Prevent Home Fires" During Fire Week and Year-Round
• Central Vermont Family Narrowly Escapes a Deadly Carbon Monoxide (CO) Incident

MEDIA ADVISORIES 2007

10/4/07 - Governor Douglas to Sign Fire Prevention Week Proclamation

PRESS RELEASES 2007

• Holiday Safety Reminders from the State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety
• Practice Your Escape Plan
• Spark Safely this Fourth of July
• Fire Doesn't Take A Snow Day
• Fire Marshal's Gear Up for Nighttime Inspections
• State Reaches Settlement with Store Owner for Violations of Fire Safe Cigarette Law
• Winter Cold Causes Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating. State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety reminds Vermonters of Deadly Fire and CO Dangers

PRESS RELEASES 2006

MEDIA RESOURCES

• Vermont Fire Statistics
• Fire Sprinklers
• Carbon Monoxide
• Building and Fire Safety Codes
• About the Division of Fire Safety
• The Vermont Fire Service

RELATED INFORMATION

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Find the latest fire-related product recalls and advisories.
National Fire Protection Association
U.S. Fire Administration